Category Archives: Dazzle-it Hemp

This choker features traditional macrame knotting. It really is a skill that is useful in so many stringing applications. Nancy Donaldson created this necklace to feature our natural hemp strings. Isn’t it delightful? It will be just perfect for summer … Continue reading →

This kumihimo necklace features the addition of our new lightweight aluminum chain. The braid is a unique one. It features white rattail, hemp and a beaded string found in a fabric store. I made my braid using the classic 8-strand … Continue reading →

I have a very inspiring blog hop for you to enjoy today. Each of the eight featured artists/designers in this post were sent a selection of new Dazzle-it gemstones, beads, hemp and finishing components to play with. I invited non-jewelry … Continue reading →

I have a pretty new necklace to wear during the Valentine season. My 8 strand kumihimo necklace was made with three different fibers. I used 1. Rattail 2. Hemp – red 20lb 3. The Dazzle-it kumihimo disk 4. Knitting wool … Continue reading →

It seems like the more I embellish my jewelry the more I need a simple wrapping idea for gift giving. Retro wrapping ideas are all over Pinterest. I think everyone could use a big ball of hemp this year. This … Continue reading →

This adorable bracelet is the result of a new experiment. I have been wondering how a kumihimo braid would look if it was part beaded and part hemp cord. The Dazzle-it Hemp collection has a number of great colour options, … Continue reading →

This may be my favorite kumihimo braid to date. I know, I know, I say that every time! Each new braid is better than the last. This braid is thinner than some of my other projects. Happily, Dazzle-it has several … Continue reading →

I found a hemp collection that I had missed during other trips to the warehouse. This is the Vintage Colours Collection! Isn’t it beautiful? Last week I saw the Swarovski trends report and this palette works well in the “Reflections … Continue reading →

I have given my Dazzle-it kumihimo disk a lot of work! I underestimated just how many different fibers I would be able to use with it. This week I made a kumihimo braid featuring a thick t-shirt yarn, 1.8 mm … Continue reading →

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